The Chris Matthews Show2002 | TV Show

The `Hardball' host interviews a quartet of reporters, leading the group through analyses of the week's big stories. `I consciously try not to get in the way of the panelists' conversation,' says Matthews, who is famous for doing just that on MSNBC's `Hard (more…)The `Hardball' host interviews a quartet of reporters, leading the group through analyses of the week's big stories. `I consciously try not to get in the way of the panelists' conversation,' says Matthews, who is famous for doing just that on MSNBC's `Hardball with Chris Matthews.'

Potential social-security cuts; American spies' knowledge about Iran and North Korea. Panelists: Kelly O'Donnell (NBC News); David Ignatius and Nia Malika-Henderson (The Washington Post); and Mark Mazzetti (The New York Times).

Military force in the Middle East is discussed. Also: Hillary Clinton's support for gay marriage. Panelists: David Ignatius and Kathleen Parker (The Washington Post); Helene Cooper (The New York Times); and Michael Crowley (Time).

Topics include New Jersey governor Chris Christie; former Florida governor Jeb Bush; and former vice president Dick Cheney. On the panel: Andrew Sullivan (The Dish); Kathleen Parker and David Ignatius (The Washington Post); and Gloria Borger (CNN).

Topics: President Obama and the GOP; race and gun control. Panelists: Michael Beschloss; Nia-Malika Henderson (The Washington Post); David Leonhardt (The New York Times); Amy Walter (Cook Political Report).

Topics: President Obama's second term and the GOP; a look at the First Family. Panelists: Joe Klein (Time); Nia-Malika Henderson (The Washington Post); Katty Kay (BBC); and David Leonhardt (The New York Times).